Peace ♥ Love and Gingerbread

Happy greetings to all you wonderful paper enthusiasts!

Encourage, Don't Criticize

Therefore encourage (admonish, exhort) one 

another and edify (strengthen and build up) one another.

                                                                                         1 THESSALONIANS 5:11

Here's a cute little Christmas card your family and friends would love to receive from you. These little gingerbread guys are adorable! Both the gingerbread and sentiments are from Sugarpea Designs.

Card base measures 4 1/4" 5 1/2"

Products Used:

Stamps: Sugarpea Designs - Sugarsnaps stamps and sentiments;

Ink: Memento Ink - tuxedo black, copic's E30, 33, 34, 35, 37, 39, R20, G07, R27;

Paper: white, red and brown cardstock, pattern paper from stash;

Accessories: Sugarpea Designs - SugarCut Gingersnaps, Ric Rac ribbon, Our Daily Bread Designs - double stitched rectangles, enamels dots, Martha Stewart snow glitter, candy from stash, pop dots;

Thanks for stopping by, and remember to craft something special for someone today!

Dressing the Part

Happy greetings to all you wonderful paper enthusiasts!

Enjoy Your Whole Day

I will praise You, O Lord, with my whole heart,

I will show forth (recount and tell aloud) all Your

marvelous works and wonderful deeds!

                                                                   PSALM 9:1

Here I come with another Christmas card! This little gal is a Bestie digital stamp. What I love best on this card is the way the white fur turned out. It has this texture that feels kind of like a soft foam and yet it looks like a glistening fur. I'm quite pleased with the way this card turned out. 

Card base measures 5 3/4" x 5 3/4"

Products Used:

Stamps: Bestie Digital Stamp, Paper Wishes Christmas Sentiments;

Ink: Memento Ink - Tuxedo Black, Copic's - Santa's suit, hat socks and headband R00, 32, 35, 37, 39, hair E23, 35, 27, skin E000, 00, 01, 11, cheeks R20, scarf C1, 3, shoes C1, 3, 5, 7,  snow B0000, 000;

Paper: White, green, green glitter cardstock and Doodlebug Designs pattern paper;

Accessories: Martha Stewart snow glitter, Wild Orchid Crafts - paper flowers, Frantic Stamper - large and small swirl bow, Martha Stewart punch around the page punches, Marianne Designs Anja leaves dies, pop dots;

I am entering this card into the following challenges:  

abcchristmaschallenge - V is for vertical

addictedtostamps - #218 holiday

artisticinspirationschallenges - #166 anything goes

craftingfromtheheartchallengeblog - #134 always anything goes

craftyourpassionchallenges - #336 always anything goes

getcreativechallenges - #51 anything goes

bestieschallenge - anything goes

scrapbookstampsocietychallengeblog - anything goes

avenue613 - #190 anything goes

christmascardchallenges - #46 must be Christmas/winter

artimpressionsstamps - #196 Prep for Christmas

digitaldelightsbyloubylootips - #15 anything goes

littlemissmuffetchallenges - #150 anything goes

allsortschallenge - #387 Let's make a start on Christmas

craftyfriendschallengeblog - #43 anything goes

craftyhazelnutschristmaschallenge - anything goes as long as it's Christmas

Thanks for stopping by, and remember to craft something special for someone today! 

    

Your're On the Nice List

Happy greetings to all you wonderful paper enthusiasts!

Esteem Others

Let each on of us make it a practice to please 

(make happy) his neighbor for his good and for his

true welfare, to edify him [to strengthen him and

build him spiritually].

                  ROMANN 15:2

Back with another card I just finished up and thought I would get it posted right away. This little Santa Claus came in a set of three from Sugarpea Designs. I happen to run around this web site a couple of months ago and knew I had place an order. They have some adorably cute stamps and dies to match. 

Card base measures 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"

Products used:

Stamps: Suarpea Designs - Here Comes Santa Claus, Paper Wishes;

Inks: Memento Tuxedo Black, colored pencils, copics - N0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 7 9, W1,3, 5, YR27, R24, 27, 29, E000, 00, 01, R20, E40;

Paper: White, red and green cardstock,The Paper Studio - Spunky-Funky Christmas paper pack from Hobby Lobby;

Accessories: Sugarpea Designs - Here Comes Santa Claus Dies, Candi's, Stickles - Star Dust, Stampendous - Class A Peel Stickers, Spellbinders Classic Circles and Banners, pop dots;

I am entering this card in the following challenges:

sugarpeadesigns - #21 mix it up

artisticinspirationschallenges - #166 anything goes

craftingfromtheheart - #134 always anything goes

craftyhazelnutschristmas - anything goes as long as it's Christmas

craftyfriends - #43 anything goes

allsortschallenge - #387 let's make a start on Christmas

littlemissmuffet - #150 anything goes

christmascardchallenges - #46 must be Christmas/winter

avenue613 - #190 anything goes

craftyourpassion - #336 always anything goes

Thanks for dropping in today and remember to keep crafting!  

Toasty Greetings

Happy greetings to all you wonderful paper enthusiasts!

God's Word Changes Things

Yet we have the same spirit of faith as he had who

wrote, I have believed, and therefore have I spoken.

We too believe, and therefore we speak.

                                                       2 CORINTHIANS 4:13

Hi everyone, yes I took another break from blogging. I think I just needed to refresh my brain. LOL So with that said, it doesn't mean I haven't been creative, quite the opposite actually. In fact I'm back to teaching card classes and loving every minute of it!

Card base measures 4 3/8" x 6 1/4"

Products Used;

Stamps: MFT -Toasty Greetings;

Inks: Memento Tuxedo Black, MFT blue breeze, Copics - RV0000, 000, 02, 04, 09, 10, Y17, YR04, C00, 0, 3, 5, 7, 9, V12, 15, 17, BG10 11, 13

Paper: White, blue cs, digital paper, blue glitter, white glitter cs;

Accessories: MFT Die-namics Toasty Greeting Dies and Stepped Up Chevron, Spellbinders Resplendent Rectangles, Paper Wishes Outline Stickers, pop dots, Enamel Dots, Outline Dots; 

Thanks for dropping in today and remember to keep crafting!

Spread Your Wings

Hello to all you wonderful paper enthusiasts!

Verse of the Day

To the one who is victorious, I will give the right

 to sit with me on my throne, just as I was victorious

 and sat down with my Father on his throne.

                                                                         Revelation 3:21

Hello everyone, I missed all of you. My husband and I have gotten some traveling in since I last posted and have done some things that's been on our bucket list. Now that he's retired and I'm working only two days a week, we have the time to venture out. 

I created this card using a Wee stamp. This stamp has been in my stash for a really long time and has never been used, "I know", what a shame not to use such a cute stamp.

Card base measures 6 1/2" x 6 1/2"  

Products Used:

Stamps: Wee Stamp Rowan Fairy;

Inks: Memento Tuxedo Black, Stampin Up Pretty In Pink, Copics skin E000, 00, 01, 11, R20, hair E44, 43, 40, YR31, 30, fairy wings BG0000, 000, RV0000,000,00, her top RV10, 13, 30, pants B0000, 00, 02, 04, 06, cherries R20, 32, 35, 37, leaves YG0000, 13, 67;

Papers: White and Blue Cardstock and Pattern Paper;

Accessories: Marianne Designs Anja's Oval Die, Spellbinders's Ovals Small, Cheery Lynn Designs French Doily Die, Lace from Joann Fabric's, Flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts, Pearls, Stickles Star Dust, Silhouette Cameo, Pop Dots, Candi's, Sponge Dauber;

I am entering this card into the following challenges:

pinkgemchallengeblog - #176 summer fun

allsortschallenge - #377 fabulous florals

craftycalendarchallenge - August summer fun

craftyfriendschallengeblog - #38 anything goes

scrappers-delights - # 58 anything goes

brownsugarchallenge - #212 lace and bling

colourcrazychallenge - #20 anything goes

creativefingerschallengeblog - #114 anything goes

jwscrapshack - #152 anything goes

fabnfunkychallenges - #316 anything goes

pattiescreationschallenge - #125 anything goes

polkadoodle - #33 anything goes

craftingwithanattitude - always anything goes

crafty-girls-creations - #24 anything goes

avenue613 - #188 anything goes

craftyourpassionchallenges - #325 anything goes

glitternsparklechallengeblog - #201 anything goes

inspirationdestinationchallengeblog - #99 anything goes

littlemissmuffetchallenges - #144 anything goes

sasayakiglitter - use a die cut

seizethebirthday - anything goes

southerngirlschallenge - #141 anything goes

craftingbydesigns - August anything goes

carabbiemomentsofcraft - #100 anything goes

thepapershelter - #260 birthday wishes

cheerylynndesigns - #236 Doilies

Thanks for dropping in today and remember to keep crafting!

Hunkydory - Show Horse

Hello all of you wonderful paper enthusiasts!

NIV Verse of the Day

 7 In this mountain he will destroy the shroud that enfolds all peoples,

 the sheet that covers all nations; 8 he will swallow up death forever. 

The Sovereign LORD will wipe away the tears from all faces;

 he will remove his people’s disgrace from all the earth. 

The LORD has spoken.

             Isaiah 25:7-8 NIV

Hello to each and everyone of you. I have for you another card created from a Hunkydory card set. Made this card up using some of the pattern paper that came with the set and did a little tweaking of my own. I love the ideas that come with these sets, but I also like putting my own spin on them as well. We can always use a little more verity:))

Card base measures 5 1/8" x 7 1/8"

Products Used:

Hunkydory card kit;

Paper: Mint Green, Peach, Gold Mirror, Coral and White Glitter Cardstock;

Accessories: Martha Stewart Punch, Gold Mirror Candi's, Marianne Designs Anja's Square, Coral Satin and Organza Ribbon, Gold Outline Stickers, Pop Dots; 

Thanks for dropping in today. Remember to keep on crafting:D

Hunkydory Bird On A Branch

Hello all of you wonderful paper enthusiasts!

Pamper Yourself

Why are you cast down, O my inner self? And why

should you moan over me and be disquieted within

me? Hope in God and wait expectantly for Him, for I

shall yet praise Him, my Help and my God.

                                                                     PSALM 42:5

As promised here's a Hunkydory card I created a while back. This was one of those freebies sets that came with a card magazine I purchased. It was actually the very first card I ever made from Hunkydory or any other card kit as far as that goes. I liked it so much I ordered a few kits from that company. When I need a quick card I get out the Hunkydory's and whip one up. All you need is some cardstock and if you choose to, add an embellishment or two.

Card base measure 4 1/2" 6 1/4"

Products Used:

Hunckydory Card Kit

Ribbon

Candi's

Spellbinders Classic Ovals

White, Pink and Silver Mirri Cardstock

Versafine Onyx Black Ink 

Easy peasy!

Thanks for dropping in today. Remember to keep on crafting!

It's Not MY Birthday

Hello all of you wonderful paper enthusiasts!

Father, remind us often that all good comes from You.

Don't let us get so caught up in the abilities You have

given us that we forget that without You, we are nothing.

We return to You the gifts You have given us. 

Use them for Your glory, Lord. 

Amen

Already another card to share with all of you using Art Impressions stamps. When I saw this stamp, it brought a big smile to my face because she looks so perky and jolly!  And the verse inside is perfect. 

I will be posting a few more cards in the days ahead including some Hunkydory cards.

Products Used:

Stamps: Art Impressions Birthday Wishes

Inks: Memento Tuxedo Black and Copics Skin E000, 01, 04, 11, R20, 22, Lips R27, Hair E42, 44, 47, 47, Earings, shoes,plate and ballon B01, 2, 4, Leggings and frosting C00, 1, Cake W2, 6, 8, Ballon, YG0000, 21, 25, Ballon, YR0000, 01, 12, 15;

Papers: Black, White, Turquoise and Bright Pink Cardstock, Pattern Paper;

Accessories: Martha Stewart Punch, Enamel Dots - green, white and pink, Green Ribbon, Silhouette Cameo, Cuttlebug Birthday Embossing Flolder, Our Daily Double Stitched Square Dies, Pop Dots;   

I am entering this card into the following challenges:

craftingforallseasons - #127 make it girly

craftycreationschallenges - #317 Tic Tac Toe

craftygalscornerchallenges - #76 Summer Fun 

carabbiemomentsofcraft - #95 Always Anything Goes/optional twist of Stitching Real or Faux 

inkyimpressionschallenges - #285 summertime

inspirationdestinationchallengeblog - #90 always anything goes

thesisterhoodofcrafters - summer time fun

thecraftyaddicts - #17 anything goes/summertime

cardsundmore - #160 special occasions

craftysentiments - summer

lemonshortbreadchallenge - always anything goes

artimpressionsstamps - aging with attitude

scrappers-delights - June - anything goes

avenue613 -  #180 Anything Goes w/Optional Twist: Create Your Own Challenge

greatimpressionsstamps - May - blinged birthday

lilpatchofcraftyfriends - #35 always anything goes

corrosivechallengesbyjanet - #6 lots of layers

ribbongirls - June - anything goes as long as its a cards

artisticinspirationschallenges - #158 anything goes

craftyourpassionchallenges - #316 always anything goes

wheretheheartischallenge - June - anything goes

ourdailybreaddesignsblog - add dimension or pop it up

Thanks for dropping in today. Remember to keep on crafting!

Beauty In Bloom

Hello all of you wonderful paper enthusiasts!

Jesus, help us stand against the enemy the way You did ...

confident, tall, unashamed. Your Word says that we need not

worry -- You will provide our defense in the moment we need it.

Help us to be sensitive to Your voice,

Lord, and let our words be Yours.

Amen

I know it's been awhile since I last posted anything, no rhythm or reason why. On the bright side, I'm still making cards and lots of them. I guess you could say I got into a card making frizzy and yes I will be posting them in the days to come. 
The card I'm bringing you today is a digital stamp from Power Poppy. The tulips are one of my favorite flowers. When they are in full bloom they are very beautiful. Oh and easy to color:-) 

Card base measures 6" x 6"

 Products Used:

Stamps: Poppy Power Digital Stamp;

Inks: Copics Tulips YR01, 15, 16, 27, Y00, 15, 19, 38, RV10, 13, 14, 19, V09, Leaves YR0000, 03, 17, 25, 67, Pitcher YG91, BG70, G00, C00, 1, Ground T1, 5;

Paper: White, Sea Green cardstock and Pattern Paper;

Accessories: Spellbinders Royal Circle, Gina Marie Designs Stitched Circles, IO Heart Flourish, Darice Self - Stick Gems, Sea Green Ribbon, Nuvo Glitter Drops, Silhouette Cameo, Pop Dots;

I am entering this card into the following challenges:

craftysentiments - summer

lemonshortbreadchallenge - #16 anything goes

ourdailybreaddesignsblog - Add Dimension or Pop It Up

sweetstampsblog - June - anything goes

artisticinspirationschallenges #158 anything goes

craft-deebowz - anything goes with a handmade bow

craftingfromtheheartchallengeblog - #116 always anything goes

craftyourpassionchallenges - #316 always anything goes

bestieschallenge - Anything Goes 

mybestiesaussiechallenge - #6 Anything Goes + Die Cuts

mybestiesuk - Anything Goes with Flowers 

our-crafty-corner - #10 anything goes

thepapernestdollschallenge - #6 Always anything goes

wheretheheartischallenge - #10 anything goes

cutedaisymay - bring on summer

addicted-to-stamps - #128 flowers

lacysunshine - anything goes

lilpatchofcraftyfriends - #35 anything goes

ribbongirls - anything goes as long as its a card

powerpoppy -  "Power & Spark Challenge" for the theme "Happy Mail."

Thanks for dropping in today. Remember to keep on crafting!